Sheridans

Values & Culture

Practice Areas

• Media & Entertainment
• Hospitality & Leisure
• Intellectual Property
• Technology & Digital
• Corporate & M&A
• Private Equity & Venture Capital
• Employment
• Real Estate
• Family Law
• Dispute Resolution & Litigation
• Sports Law
• Data Protection & Privacy

Geographic Focus: London (Soho) / UK with European capability (support for UK and Europe trade mark work and reference to a Berlin office)

Training Contract

Sheridans offers early careers programmes and prefers to offer training contracts to Paralegals currently employed by the firm as a preferred pathway. Development focuses on on-the-job training within departments, supported by the in-house Associate Development Programme and periodic seminars. The (

• Application Deadline: TBC

International Opportunities

Support for European trade mark work and reference to providing support for the Berlin office; firm has a UK (London) base with European capability.

Mentorship

One formal meeting a year with your appointed mentor – no paperwork or form-filling. The meeting is simply an opportunity for you to discuss your personal development, training and career, in confidence.

Notable Matters

What Sheridans Looks For

Key Competencies

• Ambitious
• Self-starters
• Commercially minded / commercial awareness
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Methodical approach to work with a strong focus on accuracy
• Client service ethic, resilience and professionalism
• Collaborative team player with a proactive attitude
• Willingness to participate in business development

Evidence Signals

• Sector experience in media, games, advertising, fashion, production or technology
• Direct trade mark / IP filing and portfolio management experience for Branding roles
• Prior paralegal experience (internal paralegal-to-training contract pathway)
• Examples of commercial advisory, drafting and negotiation work
• Evidence of business development or client relationship management

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

We are proud to promote inclusion & diversity among clients, candidates, and staff as an equal opportunities’ employer. It is our policy to support people who hold Protected Characteristics (under the Equality Act 2010) both internally and externally through supporting practices based solely uponmer

• Diverse and inclusive culture
• We are proud to promote inclusion & diversity among clients, candidates, and staff as an equal opportunities’ employer.
• It is our policy to support people who hold Protected Characteristics (under the Equality Act 2010) both internally and externally through supporting practices based solely upon merit.
• If you require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please do not hesitate to notify us.

Innovation

Sheridans positions itself as a specialist adviser to digital, interactive and technology-driven sectors (games, VR/AR, AI, esports). The firm’s teams combine sector-firsthand experience with legal expertise to advise on the use of emerging technologies and the commercialisation and protection of digital content.

• Advises on the use of emerging technology such as AI in games
• Expertise advising clients in VR and AR, mixed reality and related technology
• Interactive & Creative Media team focus on cutting-edge legal issues in gaming, esports and digital media

Quick Application Angles

• Tailor your application to Sheridans’ media, entertainment, games and technology focus — highlight sector-specific experience (games, VR/AR, advertising, music, sport).
• If applying for Branding/Trade Marks roles, emphasise concrete trade mark filing and portfolio management experience and EU/UK trade mark knowledge.
• For Interactive & Creative Media roles, evidence practical knowledge of games/interactive production, AI, VFX/VR and relevant contractual drafting experience.
• Mention willingness to work hybrid (typically three days per week in the Soho office) and flexibility around hours during busy periods; for trainees note the firm’s internal paralegal-to-training pathway and Associate Development Programme.